Doxey Academy vs John Wheeldon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doxey Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
536 students
| Measure | Doxey Academy Stafford, West Midlands | John Wheeldon Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 1,690 | #494 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9473 of 15,697 | #5155 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 201 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 536 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.johnwheeldon.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Wheeldon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 43.1).
- •Doxey Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 69%).
- •John Wheeldon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •John Wheeldon Primary Academy is the larger school with 536 students compared with 201.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Doxey Academy better than John Wheeldon Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Wheeldon Primary Academy ranks higher (63.4 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Doxey Academy and John Wheeldon Primary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doxey Academy: 201. John Wheeldon Primary Academy: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doxey Academy and John Wheeldon Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Doxey Academy is 969th of 1,690 and John Wheeldon Primary Academy is 494th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).